SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6729

As of February 5, 2002

Title:  An act relating to public safety services provided to state hospitals.

Brief Description:  Requiring certain state hospitals to pay for an equitable share of police and fire protection services.

Sponsors:  Senators Winsley, Rasmussen and Franklin.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Human Services & Corrections:  2/6/02.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff:  Fara Daun (786‑7459)

Background:  Existing law requires that in cities or towns where state-owned facilities constitute at least 10 percent of the total assessed valuation, the state agency owning the facilities shall contract with the city or town to pay an equitable share for fire protection services.

Summary of Bill:  The existing fire protection payment provision is expanded to include police protection.  The cities and towns included are expanded to include cities and towns where a state hospital is located.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on February 1, 2002.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.